How long is Metallica's self-titled album, The Black Album, in its standard edition?

Metallica's self-titled album, The Black Album, has a standard running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds.

That length covers the album's 12-song program, which moves from the opening track “Enter Sandman” through the closing song “The Struggle Within.” The substantial running time helped the record feel like a complete album rather than a short collection of singles.

The Black Album's songs vary considerably in length and arrangement. Alongside compact, riff-driven tracks are slower or more expansive pieces such as “The Unforgiven” and “Nothing Else Matters.” This variety contributed to the album's broad appeal.

Different reissues and deluxe editions can contain additional material, including demos, live performances, and alternate recordings. Those expanded releases should not be confused with the original standard edition, whose listed length is 62:40.